JA_for_Iveco_Vehicles_INL_01-18-2017.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION

(OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. Identification of the Agency and the Contracting Activity.

I recommend that Embassy Tunis, Office of International Narcotics and Law

Enforcement Affairs (INL), use other than full and open competition for the acquisition of two (2) left-hand drive armored IVECO MPV 4x4 Transport Vehicles, and twelve (12) left-hand drive armored IVECO MPV 6x6 Armored Personnel Carriers. The estimated cost for this acquisition is $5,330,000.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action is to approve the purchase of two (2) armored vehicles of the specific brand and type IVECO MPV (Medium Protected Vehicle) Transporter 4x4, and twelve (12) vehicles of the specific brand and type IVECO MPV Armored Personnel Carrier 6x6, as described in Section 3 below.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Two (2) units of left-hand drive armored IVECO MPV 4x4 Transport Vehicles, and twelve (12) units of left-hand drive armored IVECO MPV 6x6 Armored Personnel Carriers, all with armor protection level STANAG 3 or above. The vehicles shall be factory-new and meet the following minimum requirements:

Item 1 Specifications of IVECO MPV Transporter 4x4

Left-hand drive IVECO MPV Transporter, 4-wheel drive (4x4); wheelbase 4000 mm; seating capacity for 10 passengers; 2 side doors and single rear door; 6 cylinder, 400 HP Turbo-Diesel engine; 12-speed semi-automatic gear box;

permanent all-wheel drive system; pneumatic braking system; run-flats installed on all wheels; central tire inflating system; color of vehicle: black.

Item 2 Specifications of IVECO MPV Armored Personnel Carrier 6x6

Left-hand drive IVECO MPV Armored Personnel Carrier, 6-wheel drive (6x6);

wheelbase 300+139 cm; seating capacity for 12 passengers; 2 side doors and single rear door; 6-cylinder 400 HP, Turbo Diesel engine; 12-speed semi-automatic gear box; permanent all-wheel drive system; pneumatic braking system; run-flats installed on all wheels; central tire inflating system; color of vehicle: black.

Armoring Specifications for Both Types of Vehicles

The vehicles shall provide armor protection according to the NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic standard, Level 3 or above. Protection against mines and IED shall also be at STANAG 4569 level 3 or above.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory authority is 41 USC 3304(a)(1), and the regulatory authority is FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The National Guard and the National Police under the Ministry of Interior in Tunisia are tasked to maintain law and order throughout the country. As a part of the U.S.

Government funded security assistance program, the United States Government is providing additional armored vehicles to Tunisian law enforcement agencies to help them carry out their mission more effectively. The provision of these vehicles will assist U.S. and Tunisian Government efforts to expeditiously confront criminal activity and illegal trafficking.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

This procurement is to be conducted as a sole source with a specific manufacturer, namely the company, IVECO Defense Vehicles, in Bolzano, Italy, which previously supplied the same type of armored vehicles to the Tunisian Government in a successful manner.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

IVECO Defense Vehicles previously supplied the same type of armored vehicles to the Tunisian ministry of Interior. The price reasonableness will be determined by comparing the price of the company IVECO with the Government cost estimate and the prices of identical types of armored vehicles purchased in the recent past.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

The host law enforcement agencies require powerful and durable armored vehicles that can serve as command and transport vehicles during law enforcement operations in remote areas with extremely rough road conditions. Tunisian National Guard and National Police authorities have informed the INL Office in Tunis that the IVECO MPV 4x4 Transport Vehicle and the IVECO MPV 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier are the vehicles already deployed as best meeting their operational requirements for this mission, and that in order to maintain uniformity within their fleet and to be able to receive adequate after sales service and maintenance, additional vehicles added to their inventory for this mission must be of the same brand and type.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

N/A

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

IVECO Defense Vehicles in Bolzano, Italy, has expressed an interest in the subject procurement.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. Include a statement that this J & A for other than full and open competition will be published on FedBizOpps in accordance with FAR Section 6.305 within 14 days of award (or within 30 days if the J & A is for unusual and compelling urgency.)

None in this case. The market research revealed that the IVECO MPV 4x4 Transport Vehicle and the IVECO MPV 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier were the most durable and suitable vehicles, in the required category, for the environment the vehicles would face in the challenging operational context and rough road conditions in Tunisia. The requirement is explained in Section 5 of this document.

As required, this J & A document will be posted on FedBizOpps within 14 days after contract award.